PIC16LC621AT-04I/SO
PIC16LC621AT-04I/SO - 8-Bit 4MHz OTP MCU 18-SOIC | Microchip
The Microchip Technology PIC16LC621AT-04I/SO is an 8-bit RISC microcontroller from the PIC16C family, featuring 1.75 KB (1K x 14) of One-Time Programmable (OTP) program memory, 96 bytes of RAM, and a 4 MHz instruction-cycle clock. The 'LC' prefix denotes the low-power CMOS variant, allowing operation across a 2.5V to 6.25V supply range from a single 18-pin SOIC (SO-18, 0.300-inch wide) package. The 'T' suffix indicates tape-and-reel packaging, while 'I' marks the industrial operating temperature range of -40C to +85C.
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, working RAM, and peripheral I/O on one die. The PIC16C family uses a RISC Harvard architecture with separate program and data buses, a fixed 12-bit-wide instruction word, an 8-bit-wide data path, two-level deep hardware stack, and seven/eight special function registers. Direct, indirect, and relative addressing modes are supported. As part of the broader hierarchy, this PIC16 MCU sits under: microcontroller -> embedded MCU -> microprocessor-based system -> semiconductor. Synonyms: MCU, microcontroller unit, embedded controller.
Key features include 13 general-purpose digital I/O pins (12 I/O ports per datasheet overview), a 4 MHz internal/external oscillator option, low-power CMOS construction with typical sleep currents in the microamp range, and an on-chip watchdog timer for safety-critical embedded control. The OTP program memory allows one-time field programming using standard PIC development tools, which is well-suited to mature production designs where code is finalized.
The architecture is built around a 14-bit instruction set optimized for compact code density, allowing simple control loops, state machines, and peripheral driving tasks to fit in the small 1K instruction-word memory. Brown-out reset, power-on reset, and a programmable code-protect bit are provided. The '04' speed grade (4 MHz) is the lowest clock speed in the family and yields the lowest dynamic power consumption.
Typical applications include appliance control (washing machines, microwave ovens, HVAC fan control), industrial sensor interfaces, low-cost remote controls, automotive interior subsystems (non-safety), battery-powered metering, and consumer white goods. The wide 2.5-6.25V supply tolerance makes the part tolerant of unregulated wall-adapter rails.
When designing with this device, pay attention to the OTP nature of program memory - firmware must be fully validated before programming because re-programming in-circuit is not possible. A 100 nF decoupling capacitor placed within 5 mm of VDD and a 10-100 uF bulk capacitor on the supply rail are recommended. MCLR must be pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor for normal operation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing from DigiKey, Mouser, LCSC, and Octopart, cross-references drop-in same-package alternatives from the PIC16C621A family, and provides practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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